We Chinese like to wear new clothes for CNY, and red color is widely used during this period of festival celebration. According to legend, in ancient China, there was a man-eating beast called 'Nian' from the mountains. This monster only came out once every 12 months somewhere close to winter to prey on humans. The people later believed that the 'Nian' was sensitive to loud noises and the color red, so they scared it away with explosions, fireworks and the liberal use of the color red. These customs led to the first New Year celebrations. Hence, nowadays, we used the term 'Guo Nian' , which means to celebrate the new year, literally means the passover from the monster 'Nian'.
This year is the year of pig.Chinese believes that couple who married in the year of pig will be blessed with many offsprings. Mmm.. no wonder i have received more than 3 wedding invitations by now.
My family had steamboat for reunion dinner this year. Its a very important traditional event to Chinese, where all the family members get together and enjoy a big feast on the night of CNY eve. During CNY, we will go around visit our relatives and friends. The elders and the those who were married will give Red Packets aka Ang Pow (a red envelope contains money inside) to their younger generations. As for me, not many new-year-visits this year = less 'Ang Pow'.
Busy catching up with friends since i m away for quite some time. Went to the newly opened Vivocity, seems to me there is lotsa restaurants and new shops worth exploring. =) I m spoilt with choices, finally settle for lunch at Bakerzin.My my- how can one resist their yummy desserts, heavenly sinful~~
Labels: CNY 07, Days of My Life
